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� r • * Recognizes the need in some individual watersheds for variation from the broad classifications and standards set forth in the proposed rules. Some watersheds, such as University Lake, are especially vulnerable to pollution because of shallow depth of the reservoir, small size of the watershed, stormwater travel times or other factors. * Supports adding to the proposed rules provisions that: (1) Where a specific water supply watershed or portion of a watershed needs special water quality protections due to the nature of the watershed area, the reservoir or other Factors demonstrated in a publicly funded engineering study, the Commission may on a case -by -case basis regL _e and approve specific standards based on such an engineer -ng study by a qualified agency or firm. (2) Any local government(s) whose constituents have a material interest in the use and development of the watershed or the quality of water therefrom shall have standing to apply to the Commission for consideration of special standards for a specific watershed or portion thereof. Preparation and consideration of such standards shall include public meetings or hearing(s) with prior notice to interested parties including property owners as listed in property tax records, and to the general public in the area served by the water supply. * Strongly supports restrictions on extending public sewer service in water supply watersheds, except to correct public health emergencies. BE IT FJRTEER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes submittal of this resolution to the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission at the commission's public hearing on August 15, 1990. This the 9th day of July, 1990.